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MSI PRO Z690-A DDR4

LGA 1700 · DDR4 · ATX · MSI global specification

An ATX LGA 1700 motherboard with Intel Z690, four DDR4 memory slots and 4 M.2 storage positions.

Reviewed 8 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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CPU socket
LGA 1700
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Chipset
Intel Z690
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Form factor
ATX
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Memory type, slots and limit
4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB listed on current specification
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Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

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Storage interfaces
3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_3 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_3/M2_4 support SATA; 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s
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Manufacturer specification · Check the slot-specific restrictions in the complete installation manual before populating all connectors.

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Network interfaces
Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet; no onboard wireless module listed
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Manufacturer specification · Wireless functionality, where fitted, depends on OS, driver, router and regional 6 GHz availability.

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CPU support / BIOS source
Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th generation; Pentium Gold and Celeron for LGA 1700. Check the exact CPU support entry and required BIOS before purchase.
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Manufacturer specification · A matching socket or family does not guarantee out-of-box support for every CPU stepping or BIOS revision.

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Maximum listed memory
128 GB
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply.

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DIMM slots
4
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Manufacturer specification · Physical positions for DDR4 modules, not a capacity or speed guarantee.

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M.2 storage slots
4
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SATA ports
6
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Expansion slots and electrical links
PCIe 5.0 x16 primary; PCIe 3.0 x4 secondary; 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 electrical links
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Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of installed-system performance. CPU and slot population restrictions apply.

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Board dimensions
305 × 244 mm
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer board dimensions; case mounting and connector clearance still need checking.

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USB port and header capacity
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (1 Type-C) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C) 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (6 Type-A) 8x USB 2.0
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them.

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Onboard audio
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost
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